Westfield W-League Round 9 Review

Leaders Melbourne City made it eight wins from eight starts, but they were made to work overtime in collecting a 1-0 win at Newcastle Jets in front of over 3,000 fans on Sunday.

It took a Beattie Goad goal just before half-time to see off the Jets who continued their strong defensive form as City were restricted to a single goal for the first time this season.

Sydney FC maintained their recent form with a 4-2 win over Perth Glory in the west.

Perth’s Vanessa DiBernardo scored goals at either end of the game, but it was the Sky Blues who had the lead by half-time with Kyah Simon also nabbing a double.

On Saturday, Canberra United underlined their hold on second spot with a confident 4-0 win over the visiting Adelaide United who slipped to their worst defeat of the season. Canberra scored twice in each half with Michelle Heyman nabbing a double.

Bottom side Melbourne Victory secured a 2-2 comeback draw against Western Sydney Wanderers, scoring twice in the second half to collect their first home point of the season.

Next Sunday will be highlighted by the Fox Sports/ABC TV match in one of the traditional highlights of the Westfield W-League calendar as Sydney FC welcome Brisbane Roar at Central Coast Stadium.